After the Bell at the YMCA of Port Angeles

ENROLLMENT OPTIONS FOR FAMILIES

Part Time Students:

Activities from school dismissal until 4:00 pm. Part time students get the same physical activity and library period as full time students without the 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm enrichment class. Part time students should be picked up by 4:00 pm each day.

Prices for Part Time Students:

2 days a week$50 a month for YMCA Members$60 a month for Community Members

3 days a week$70 a month for YMCA Members$90 a month for Community Members

5 days a week$115 a month for YMCA Members$150 a month for Community Members

Activities are available from school dismissal until 5:30 pm. This includes a healthy snack, exercise, homework help and one enrichment class each day.

Prices for Full Time Students:

2 days a week$95 a month for YMCA Members$115 a month for Community Members

3 days a week$140 a month for YMCA Members$175 a month for Community Members

5 days a week$230 a month for YMCA Members$295 a month for Community Members

Financial Assistance:

Everyone is welcome at the YMCA! No child or family will be turned away due to inability to pay. Thanks to generous donors we have financial assistance available for all programs to those in need. Pick up the Member Support form at the front desk of your local YMCA.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Super Rec Time:

Every child needs the opportunity to unwind after a day of being “on” at school. We provide that at the Y, allowing down time and a healthy snack before classes start each afternoon.

Fundamentally Fit:

This innovative component of After the Bell pairs physical activity with project-based activities. Research shows this pairing provides positive results for both health and academic achievement. Each 60-min class includes CrossFit Kids methodology, project based learning, and traditional tutoring. Each day students utilize fitness spaces at the Y and the park for physical activity and then return to the library at the YMCA for academic work.

Components of Fundamentally Fit:

Daily Physical Activity Period- Fun, quality movement and varied activities are the basis for Fundamentally Fit, providing a solid foundation for a healthy lifestyle. Group games, circuit style exercises, dance and sports are introduced throughout the school year.

Daily Library Period – Children have access to tutors and staff for traditional homework help with all school subjects and are introduced to additional exercises and stimulating activities that promote literacy and hone skills.

Enrichment Classes:

Offered in 1 month sessions, the Y is proud to present a variety of Arts, Hobbies and Sports classes. Classes begin at 4:00 pm and are held at the YMCA facility unless otherwise indicated. Classes are open to students in grades K-6. Children in Grades K-1 are grouped into a class called Arts and Action that explores all of these subjects throughout the course of a month. Children in grades 2-6 will choose which classes they would like to participate in at the beginning of each month. The Y provides a schedule of classes by month at the beginning of each school year.

Art Classes: Y Staff and a variety of local experts teach a full range of art skills. From metal working to oil painting to printmaking, students have the opportunity to find their artistic outlet.

Hobby Workshops: Y Staff and a variety of local volunteers share their hobby passion with our students. Everything from Legos to chemistry and architecture can be found at the Y at some point during the year. Sewing, and cooking are also on the schedule.

Sports Skills Clinics: Y Staff and local volunteers work with students to learn new skills and develop those they already have in sports both old and new. Archery, Gaga Ball, Skateboarding and many other sports are offered at different times throughout the year.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Transportation:

In collaboration with the Port Angeles School District, transportation to the Y will be available from each school. Check with staff to determine specifics for your school. All lower elementary (K-3) students will be met by staff as they exit school or get off the school bus. Upper elementary (4-6) students will walk escorted from the bus stop at 5th and Francis to the Y.

Early Release Days:

On early release days the kids will follow their regular bus routes arriving 30 minutes earlier for extra Super Rec time before classes begin.

Supervised Recreation:

“Super Rec” The Y understands that everyone, including children, needs time to unwind from the days pressures. Children arriving at the Y for after school classes can enjoy short periods of supervised recreation time in our game room and gym, while they wait for classes to begin. Super Rec is also offered from 5:00-5:30 pm each day after classes conclude.

Healthy Snacks:

Each day during Super Rec there will be fresh fruit or vegetables and water available for all students who want them. Students are welcome to bring and eat their own snack. Sharing is allowed only if enough is available for all children.

Holidays:

After the Bell classes will follow a holiday schedule similar to public schools. If public schools are closed for holidays there will be no After the Bell classes. Watch for Day Camp offerings on in-service days and during extended school breaks. Please see the schedule of classes being offered.

Parking at the YMCA:

Pick up for After the Bell classes will be on at the YMCA of Port Angeles with a designated white board stating where your child is located. Please use regular parking if you intend to be in the building for more than pick-up.